In recent years, Zamioculcas is considered one of the most popular plants among flower growers. In the people, he received the name "dollar tree". According to the practice of Feng Shui, zamiokulkas has powerful energy and helps to attract we alth and prosperity to the house. That is why it is often given for birthdays and housewarmings. How to care for this exotic plant and how to reproduce Zamioculcas at home, you will learn further.
Features of the plant
Zamioculcas is a member of the Aroid family. His homeland is East Africa. A feature of the flower is that it has no stems. From a powerful tuber hidden underground, fleshy, thickened in the lower part, petioles depart, on whichshowy glossy and fleshy dark green leaves.
Zamioculcas is a succulent. Leaves, petioles and tubers accumulate moisture, thanks to which the plant is able to survive a long period of drought. The flower grows very slowly. Only a few new leaves appear per year. Plant height with proper care reaches 1 meter.
Zamioculcas blooms (home care, photo, plant propagation are described below) is extremely rare, as this requires ideal conditions. The appearance of the flower is very nondescript.
The lifespan of a succulent is 5 to 10 years.
The plant is quite unpretentious in care. It is not afraid of drafts and change of residence. However, in order to grow and maintain a beautiful Zamioculcas, home care, including reproduction, must be carried out in accordance with certain rules.
Lighting
You can place the plant both on the south and on the north side. However, in order for the flower to grow more intensively and its leaves to be rich green, it is better to choose a window with sufficient lighting. The lack of sunlight slows down the growth of zamiokulkas, new leaves in this case grow weaker, moreover, they grow single.
Temperature conditions
Zamioculcas is able to withstand a wide range of temperatures, but it will feel best in a warm room. In the cold season, the dollar tree is recommended to be kept at a lower temperature at which itwill be able to accumulate strength for intensive growth in the summer. The ideal temperature for keeping in winter is 16-18 °C. In summer, the temperature in the room where the zamiokulkas is located should be +25 ° C.
Moisture and watering
The dollar tree normally tolerates dry air. However, periodically spraying and washing the leaves is beneficial to the plant.
Irrigation is of no small importance in caring for a flower. Do not forget that Zamioculcas is a succulent. Accordingly, it tolerates a lack of moisture better than its excess. Excessive soil moisture can kill the plant. At the same time, prolonged drought causes Zamioculcas to use up internal reserves, as a result of which the leaves in the upper part of the petiole may begin to turn yellow and fall off.
Optimal watering for zamiokulkas is rare, but plentiful. In the summer, the flower is watered after the soil has completely dried. In winter, watering is reduced to a minimum.
Feeding
Succulent or cactus fertilizer works well as a top dressing, you can also use an all-purpose flower top dressing, consuming half the dosage. Zamioculcas are fed from spring to mid-autumn, that is, during the period of active plant growth.
Frequency of fertilization - 1 time in 2-4 weeks. In winter, top dressing is excluded.
Transfer
Zamioculcas is transplanted as the rhizome grows. If it is completelyfilled the pot, which means that the plant has become crowded and it's time to transplant into a more spacious pot. When choosing a new flowerpot, it is advisable to give preference to clay products, since plastic containers can crack under the pressure of the powerful Zamioculcas root system.
How to breed
Propagation of zamiokulkas at home can be done in 3 ways:
• tuber division;
• sheet;
• cuttings.
Tube propagation
How else can you propagate a plant? Reproduction of zamiokulkas at home (photo provided below) can be carried out using tubers. For this method, an adult plant that has large tubers is suitable. The tuber is divided into parts so that each piece has at least one growth point. Before planting, the tubers are dried for several hours, and the cuts are sprinkled with charcoal. Planting is carried out in a prepared substrate, while the tuber itself should not be very deep in the ground. It is worth noting that the growth of a new plant with this method of reproduction is rather slow.
Propagation of Zamioculcas leaf
At home, many flower growers propagate succulent leaves. It is possible to grow a new instance of a plant in this way much faster than from tubers. For reproduction, it is better to take large leaves growing at the bottom of the flower. They can be rooted in water, or they can be planted directly in the ground. For better root formation, cuts are recommendedprocess with rooting stimulants - Heteroauxin, Kornevin or Zircon.
The soil must be sterile and consist of either sand or a mixture of peat and sand. To create greenhouse conditions, the planted leaves are covered from above with polyethylene or plastic or glass containers.
Root formation is a long process and lasts from 1 to several months. Periodically, the greenhouse is opened for ventilation and, if necessary, moisten the soil.
Cutting
Reproduction of zamiokulkas at home is suitable if the flower is already old enough. The stalk is cut off from a branch bare from below with a kidney formed on it. Next, cut off the stem with a sharp knife and shorten it. As a result, we have a small stalk with a kidney and a leaf. The slices are sprinkled with charcoal, left to dry for several hours, after which they are planted in the substrate. Roots usually appear in 3-4 weeks. During the rooting period, you need to ensure that the earth is constantly moistened.
Soil for Zamioculcas
Zamioculcas is not very picky about the soil. For the plant, ready-made soil mixtures for cacti and succulents are perfect. Also, many flower growers prepare the soil themselves. To do this, turf, leafy soil, peat, sand are mixed in equal parts. In order to prevent root rot, charcoal is added. The main requirement for the soil for Zamioculcas is friability, air and water permeability.
Conclusion
Popularityzamiokulkas grows day by day. And there is every reason for this. The huge demand for the plant is due to its decorative qualities, simplicity and unpretentious care. The succulent feels good both in bright rooms and in places devoid of bright sunlight. With knowledge of how to properly propagate Zamioculcas at home, you can save a lot on buying a new plant and decorate your home with several copies of this exotic flower.
